失脚
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Noun describing the act of losing position, power, or status, often in political or business settings. Used in contexts like 『失脚する』 (shikkyaku suru, 'to fall from power').
Theme
Two colleagues, Kenji and User, discuss recent political news over coffee in a Tokyo café. Kenji is a political analyst, and User is a fellow office worker interested in current events.
失脚
しっきゃく
losing one's standing / being overthrown / falling
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a politician losing their footing and falling off a stage — they 'lose their standing' or 'fall' from power. '失脚' (shikkyaku) sounds like 'shaky kick' — a shaky kick that makes you fall from grace!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and political contexts, 『失脚』 (shikkyaku, 'losing one's standing') is often used to describe executives or leaders who are ousted due to scandals or failures, reflecting the high-stakes nature of corporate and public life in Japan.
Forms
Base: 失脚Noun describing the act of losing position, power, or status, often in political or business settings. Used in contexts like 『失脚する』 (shikkyaku suru, 'to fall from power').